GRAND SLAM 2007 THANKS TO ALL!

The party's over for another year as Grand Slam XV: The Sci-Fi Summit wraps up. Thanks to all the fans who made the trip to be with us! Special shout-outs to our diverse line up of celebrities who made the weekend truly one to remember. Mark your calendars for April 11-13, 2008 for Grand Slam XVI. For those Trekkers who could not be with us we wanted to share a message that was read at the convention from J.J. Abrams, the producer/director of the new STAR TREK feature film set for release for the Holiday season 2008.

Dear Grandslammers --

We are currently in pre-pre-pre-production, and are all beyond excited -- and honored -- to bring you the next chapter in the Star Trek saga. There will be much more to say at next year's convention --but for now, know that we are working hard to do you proud. Thank you for your support, and for keeping Mr. Roddenberry's vision alive.

Best,

JJ Abrams

Here's some cool memories from the 2007 Convention, courtesy of Ron Douglas.
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GEORGE TAKEI
Currently seen on HEROES & The Howard Stern Radio Show, takes time out to reminisce about his 40 plus years of Star Trek

WALTER KOENIG
A dapper looking WALTER KOENIG, an all-time fave of Star Trek fans worldwide, he has been part of our lives for over 4 decades now!

CONNOR TRINNEER
L eft one sci-fi franchise (Trek) to go to another (STARGATE)

Direct from Broadway shows and ABC Family's WILDFLOWER, NANA VISITOR made an eagerly awaited return to The Grand Slam stages

ROBBIE DUNCAN McNEILL
Since leaving the Trek world, Robbie has become one of television's leading directors .

ADRIAN PAUL
After years of trying we finally brought the superstar of Highlander to our stages and the audience loved seeing Adrian in person!

JUSTIN HARTLEY
SMALLVILLE's "Green Arrow" Justin Hartley has a big career ahead. It was great to introduce him to his many fans at Grand Slam.

MATT FREWER
We're long time fans of this talented gentleman, now seen on EUREKA, but formerly star of MAX HEADROOM

JAMES MARSTERS
Undoubtably one of the genre's most popular stars, James had fans come in from around the world to see him on stage and to watch his fantastic musical concert.

GOLD PARTY
Creation's famous GOLD DESSERT PARTY really was one for the history books as something like TEN celebrities mixed it up with our Gold Patrons. Quite a night! Every fan in attendance got to meet each celebrity including the media's current sensation, HEROES' star HAYDEN PANIETIERRE (Claire) and nine other stars too! This GOLD EXCLUSIVE party makes that ticket package worth every penny (to say nothing of getting all the autographs too).

JAMIE BAMBER
Here's popular Battlestar Galactica star JAMIE BAMBER getting ready to meet all the attendees who have his in-person signature as part of their attendance

KATIE SACKHOFF
One of the convention's best received stars, Battlestar Galactica's KATIE SACKHOFF!